South Africa

The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) extends invitations to prospective industry experts to join the Agency’s expert database. The database is used to source independent industry experts to supplement internal capabilities for improved operational efficiency. The following categories of experts are required:

• Academic /Individuals

• Industry Experts

• Non-academic applicants, including Business, Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) and Policy professionals

Prepare for an electrifying global showdown as the Innov8 Start-Up Competition returns for its second edition at Africa Health 2024.

Top 20 of the most promising health tech start-ups from around the world will compete for attention, striving to impress judges and make their mark on the industry once again. Share your groundbreaking ideas and innovations with the world. Connect directly with influential investors, prominent industry leaders and potential healthcare partners.

Indigenous Peoples’ youth are invited to use photography to tell the world how their communities' lifestyles, beliefs and cultures are fundamentally related to their health and well-being. Participants should be between 18 and 35 years old.

Are you a South African or Zambian SME that is passionate about impact? 

Are you working on an innovative business model to improve livelihoods or protect the environment? 

The Technology Innovation Agency is recommending social enterprises for TRANSFORM funding, an impact accelerator led by Unilever, the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Ernst & Young Global Limited. 

They are looking for social enterprises working on: 

Empowering youth-owned SMMEs with leadership and entrepreneurial skills to drive sustainable business growth and success.

The Masterclass series is designed to empower young entrepreneurs with essential leadership, management and entrepreneurial skills. Over six months, participants will enhance their competencies to foster sustainable businesses, grow revenue, expand customer bases, create jobs and scale operations.

Who should attend this programme?

The Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) Entrepreneurship Development Academy (EDA) is partnering with the Cherie Blair Foundation for Women to deliver the Foundation's Road to Growth programme. Delivered by the GIBS EDA, the blended programme will offer a total of 50 women entrepreneurs the opportunity to advance their entrepreneurial journey. The programme will support 25 women in Gauteng at the GIBS campus and 25 women in the Western Cape in Cape Town at the Cape Town Lodge Hotel, helping them build business skills, financial literacy, networks, and confidence.

The Standard Chartered Women in Tech Programme at WomHub is now open for applications! 

The programme is targeted at female entrepreneurs in Gauteng, running a tech business and looking to grow and scale.